Superb 18th Century Château in the Heart of the Vineyard

Property Description

About 20 minutes from Capestang, this beautiful 18th-century château is truly one of a kind and steeped in history. It has been carefully restored over the years, keeping its original features and authentic character while adding modern comforts. The result is a home that combines elegance, comfort, and impressive, spacious interiors.

The property is made up of three completely independent living spaces, offering great flexibility, with the option to reconnect some areas if desired.

Main residence (left wing, 386 m²):
Ground floor: Living room of 65.50 m² with door opening to outside, large kitchen of 42.59 m² (base units, granite worktop, electric oven, extractor hood, double sink, induction hob, dishwasher, large sideboard), entrance hall of 34.01 m², WC/laundry room of 21 m².
First floor: Large 50 m² entrance hall with elevator, master suite of 35.50 m² with 25.50 m² bedroom and 10 m² en-suite bathroom (double sinks, shower, WC), bedroom of 23.50 m², bathroom of 9 m², toilet of 3 m², bedroom of 25.20 m², bedroom of 21.60 m², library of 24 m² with magnificent Eiffel-style staircase, artist's studio on first floor of 34 m² with magnificent view of the grounds.

Second residence (right wing, 116 m²):
Magnificent central archway of 34 m² separating the two dwellings.
Ground floor: 16 m² entrance hall with magnificent original stone staircase, 32 m² living room, 32 m² kitchen, 4 m² WC/laundry room.
First floor: 33 m² bedroom (space for shower and WC, to be finished), 28 m² bedroom (space for shower and WC, to be finished).

Independent gîte (217 m²):
Completely independent.
Ground floor: 24 m² entrance hall with magnificent stone staircase, 4.70 m² WC, 14 m² library, 42.50 m² living room, 30.40 m² fully equipped kitchen.
First floor: 15 m² hall, 24.46 m² bedroom, 24 m² bedroom, 21.30 m² bedroom, 16 m² bathroom (shower, WC).

Outbuilding: 200 m² outbuilding (on 2 levels) with renovation potential.

Outside: The estate spans a vast landscaped plot of 12061 m². In front of the château is a magnificent parkland with a variety of trees creating an elegant and tranquil atmosphere. Set back from the château, a charming olive grove provides parking area while preserving aesthetic appeal. At the rear, a spacious communal courtyard.

Features: Cement tile floors, marble fireplaces, porcelain light switches, period staircases, geothermal underfloor heating system (Canadian well) plus electric heating, spring water and water from the lower Rhône with filtration system, two septic tanks (conforming to standards) with drainage field, organic vineyards around the castle.

Location: 5 minutes from Puisserguier, 25 minutes from Narbonne and Béziers, 30 minutes from Mediterranean beaches, 1 hour from Montpellier airport. Village offers all essential amenities: local shops, schools, medical services, lively local market. Known for medieval castle, picturesque streets, numerous local festivals. Nearby: Canal du Midi (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park offer outdoor activities.